Well an time for an update. I had RMC turn me some brass cases, fabricated a new front sight, built a new bridle and loaded it up with 4 drams of Swiss, a 1/8" nitro card and a patched round ball, topped with another nitro card. The groups were as good as I can see at 50 yds, 2 touching and the third a half inch high with a width of less than three quarters of an inch. The gun really likes this load. Now the bad news, the barrel needs to be straightened. It shoots 12" right and low at 50 yds with a very low front bead and the sights lined up in the middle. A new puzzle to work out, but I am growing very fond of this rifle. It may be with me a long time to come. Any know a good man at straightening a rifle barrel?